Treatment of Brugada Syndrome with Unexplained Syncope

Clinical Scenario

This protocol addresses patients with confirmed Brugada syndrome who present with unexplained syncope — an episode of transient loss of consciousness without an established cause despite initial evaluation.

Why Unexplained Syncope Matters

In patients with Brugada syndrome, unexplained syncope raises concern for an arrhythmic aetiology. Characterising the event and its mechanism is a key clinical priority before further management decisions are made.

Approach (partial)

The structured protocol for this scenario involves a device-based strategy aimed at long-term cardiac rhythm monitoring.

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References

DOI: 10.1093/eurheartj/ehac262

Implantation of a loop recorder should be considered in BrS patients with an unexplained syncope.

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